Yes, Another Glitter Craft

But this one's a little more subtle...

what you'll need: wooden letters, black paint, and a black glitter. I used Martha Stewart's Black Glitter paint but I think regular glitter would work if you wanted full coverage.

cost: less than $10

difficulty level: easy

step one: paint your letters with your base color. If you are using loose glitter you should sprinkle it immediately. If not, let paint dry completely or you'll just cover your glitter with more wet paint.

step two: paint with glitter paint. At first I was disappointed with the Martha Stewart glitter because I expected more coverage. They had samples of it at the store and it was like an awesome glitter explosion. The actual result is more like glitter puff paint. It took about 4-5 coats to get the look I wanted and you have to let it dry in between coats.

**you don't have to paint the backs of the letters if they are leaning against something, but if they are a little away from the wall like mine-just paint it. It takes 2 seconds.

OoOoH-Spooky!

Katie VS The Great Glitter Pumpkin

There are 2 things about the holidays that I love. 1) Eating delicious food with friends and family. And 2) Glitter. (Also Holiday movies... and fall/winter clothes. Fine. There's a lot to love). Face it... the best holiday decor is always covered in glitter. Point in case: Glitter Pumpkins!

what you'll need: pumpkins, glitter, and white glue
cost: cheap. The glitter was the most expensive part. 
difficulty level: This craft is so easy there wasn't even a point in taking how-to pictures. 

Just put your pumpkin on a paper plate, cover it in glue, and cover it in glitter. You don't have to cover the bottom completely because it's resting on a table and no one will see it. Let it dry and shake off the excess glitter!

 In the event that your glue covered pumpkin rolls off the table and onto your floor-taking a surprising amount of glitter with it-DON'T PANIC!!! A lint roller will pick up most of the glitter and next time you vacuum will get the rest.... 

Now, what else can I cover in glitter? Muah hahahahaha!

Newspaper Leaf Wreath

This craft is the result of a beautiful wreath I saw on Martha Stewart and the fact that I started getting newspapers twice a week in an attempt to coupon. That has yet to happen. So you may be seeing a lot of Newspaper crafts on here :)

what you'll need: A wire wreath, newspaper, water color paints, glue, a stapler, scissors, and wire ribbon

difficulty level: medium

cost: $5

step one: make your leaves! I only wanted to use the type from the papers, not the pictures, so I cut out sections of articles as large as I could. You'll need them to be double layered or they will curl up all weird, so that's what your glue is for. Then get crazy painting. There is no real technique here.... just like when you were a kid. Let that dry completely

step two: accordion fold your paper pieces and cut multiple leaves at once. Different shapes and sizes.

step three: wrap your wire wreath in newspaper strips and staple to hold.

step four: staple your pretty leaves to the wreath. Repeat for a very long time.

step five: staple the center of your ribbon (about a yard and a half) and tie your bow. Trim the ends to a nice length.

Then hang it on the wall and rinse of your paintbrush :) Happy Fall!!!